Shelby prototype coupes in search of the history of. Among them is the selectshift cruiseomatic, for which the a in the gt a badge refers. Cjs takes a look back at who carroll shelby was, the first shelby mustang and cars progression to today. Jul 01, 2015 from the first sixcylindered mustang of 196412 through firebreathing, worldbeating boss and shelby versions to todays allnew mustang, the complete book of mustang offers an indepth look at the prototypes and experimental models, the anniversary and pace cars, and the specialty packages for street and competition driving that have made. The official registry was developed to catalog authentic shelby vehicles and retain their history. Executive stylist john najjar, who was a fan of the world war ii p51 mustang fighter plane, is credited by ford to have suggested the name. The other side of shelbys relationship with ford would be called tuning today, and the gt500 played an early, and very important role in shelbys history as a builder of performance machines. Shelby now began parting ways from the basic mustang model. Free shipping is included on mustang books above the minimum order value. Come find a great deal on used ford mustang shelbygt500 convertibles in.
Najjar codesigned the first prototype of the ford mustang known as ford mustang i in 1961, working jointly with fellow ford stylist philip t. The shelby gt500, powered by a 428 cubic inch engine, was built from 19671970. Oct 08, 2017 the evolution of the mustang in 5 minutes from 1964 12 mustang gt 2018. The 1967 shelby mustang was available in two basic models. An american automotive designer, racing driver and entrepreneur, carroll shelby was best known for his involvement with the ac cobra and later with mustang based performance cars build in partnership with ford motor company. As project engineers, they chose eric broadley, whose lola gt was considered groundbreaking, and john.
Ford rates the 428 cid v8 shelby gt500 fastback conservatively at 355 horsepower. This is exactly what the shelby gth has its history based on. From the first sixcylindered mustang of 196412 through firebreathing, worldbeating boss and shelby versions to todays allnew mustang, the complete book of mustang offers an indepth look at the prototypes and experimental models, the anniversary and pace cars, and the specialty packages for street and competition driving that have made. Its a 1965 ford mustang shelby gt350r, and it was raced by ken miles, the very person. When the latest generation ford mustang was introduced most people were impressed by the gt trims 300horsepower. Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2007 ford mustang coupe 2d shelby gt. Highly recommended to anyone interested in shelby mustang. Following the introduction of the fifth generation ford mustang in 2005, the shelby nameplate was revived as a new highperformance model, this time designed and built by ford.
Order this cartech 1968 shelby mustang gt350 gt500 and gt500kr muscle cars in detail book from cj pony parts today. Cartech book muscle cars in detail 1968 shelby mustang gt350. After first seeing a 2008 ford mustang shelby gt c at the shelby 85th birthday bash in las vegas, i told my daughter someday we will have one. The shelby gt350 was produced from 19651970, with the gt500 model added in 1967 after ford enlarged the mustang enough to hold a bigblock v8. Hydraulicliftered police interceptor 428 unique to the shelby gt500, the mustang gt receiving only a 390 was topped with dual 600cfm holleys on an aluminum intake a ford aluminum intake, not a shelbyunique item. This car started its life as a silver jade c6 automatic transmission gt500.
The ford mustang is available as a fastback or as convertible, with one of four engines. Truecar has over 0 listings nationwide, updated daily. Addons include a widebody kit, wavetrac differential, penske track suspension, and carbon dash kit, among others. Currently in its sixth generation, it is the fifthbest selling ford car nameplate. Used 2018 ford mustang shelby gt350r coupe 2d pricing. From the shelby gt500, the super cobra jet 428, the boss 302, and the. Shelby mustangs, both old and new, are highly sought by collectors. The 1967 mustang remedied that although there still wasnt a lot of room. Jan 27, 2015 for a complete history, including exclusive interviews, accounts, and vintage pictures and brochures, we recommend colin comers shelby mustang fifty years book. Smith, and a new home for shelby automotive michigan. The car was delivered to hayward ford on january 7, 1969. Attention ford, shelby and mustang enthusiasts, mecum has another enormously historic car headed to auction. Get msrp, fair purchase price, resale value, and available inventory for the 2018 ford mustang shelby gt350r coupe 2d.
Though those original shelby mustangs were done by 1970, ford. From the first sixcylindered mustang of 196412 through firebreathing, worldbeating boss and shelby versions to todays allnew mustang, the complete book of mustang offers an indepth look at the prototypes and experimental models, the anniversary and pace cars, and the specialty packages for street and competition driving that have made the mustang an automotive legend for more than a half century. The 390 cid v8 accommodates three available transmissions. This first production 2020 mustang shelby gt500 is a significant piece of american performance history, said craig jackson. In 1967 he built 3225 mustangs but these were on a new model which was much heavier than the 65 and 66 cars. The entire history of americas original pony car, in its full glory. Cj pony parts features 19642020 mustang books at amazing prices. They were available in coupe, fastback, or convertible and with either the 289 or 390 engine.
For a complete history, including exclusive interviews, accounts, and vintage pictures and brochures, we recommend colin comers shelby mustang fifty years book. It was intended to be the first of 50, but no other super snake was built due to the. By the end of the year, with the addition of the mustang gt350, 427 cobra, and ford gt programs, shelby american was forced to move. The evolution of the mustang in 5 minutes from 1964 12 mustang gt 2018. But do you know the history of this iconic vehicle. To be offered at auction at rm sothebys palm beach event, 20 21 march 2020. They were essentially boulevard racers and none ever saw a racetrack. The hagerty classic car valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1967 shelby gt500 and assess the current state of the classic car market.
Shelby and mustang shelby mustangs have been around almost as long as the mustang itself. Its not the top performer in the lineup, but it is fords symbol for obtainable mustang. Jan 16, 2020 this first production 2020 mustang shelby gt500 is a significant piece of american performance history, said craig jackson. What his last spectacular book shelby cobra 50 years was to the texans. Germanys rental car giant, and a producer of iconic vehicles. Many years passed before shelby made a new mustang. Total production of the shelby mustang gt350 was 562 in 1965 and 2387 including the hertz cars in 1966. My years designing, testing and racing carrolls legendary mustangs cantwell delivers a unique firsthand. Hertz and ford teamed up in 1966 and produced 1,001 shelby gt350h mustangs that were available with a manual transmission 100 of the 1,001 to be exact or an automatic transmission and were equipped with the iconic gold le mans stripes. Shelby mustang details the entire story of these fantastic cars, from the. This book, by donald farr of mustang monthly magazine, features almost. Feb 18, 2020 both of those are good reads and i have them bothspeed read would be my recommendation for someone that wants to read a brief history of the mustang. Get ready for the definitive visual history of the ford mustang with the brand new ford. Enthusiasts hoist their shelbys onto dynamometers and get readings closer to 400 bhp.
I am a huge 1960s ford racing, muscle car, and high performance ford engine buff. The partnership between sixt and shelby brings together two iconic companies. Shelby mustang details the entire story of these fantastic cars, from the early. The history of the early shelby mustang 196566 axleaddict. And when shelby needed an engineer to develop what would become the classic mustang gt350 he hired chuck cantwell. The total performance pony car by colin comer is the type of book all ford mustang and shelby enthusiasts should have on their shelf. Carroll hall shelby january 11, 1923 may 10, 2012 was an american automotive designer, racing driver, entrepreneur, and author.
From the original shelby mustang gt350 to todays 1,000 horsepower gt500, carroll shelby. When ford completed the fifth generation mustang redesign, shelby jumped on board to create the 2006 specialedition shelby gth. Portrayed by matt damon in the hit film ford v ferrari. The 1967 shelby mustang a detailed history of the original. Ford mustang shelby super snake for sale dupont registry. With 760 horsepower and 625 lbft of torque, the shelby gt500. Shelby is best known for his involvement with the ac cobra and mustang later known as shelby mustangs for ford motor company, which he modified during the late 1960s and early 2000s. When the latest generation ford mustang was introduced most people were impressed by the gt trims 300horsepower v8. Ford mustang is a series of american automobiles manufactured by ford. The car, which made its debut at the 2006 new york international auto show, paid homage to the original 1966 shelby gt350h. May 14, 2019 ford brought out the latest version of the 2019 ford mustang shelby gt350 to m1 concourses 1.
Officially licensed and created in cooperation with ford and providing extensive details. My years designing, testing and racing carrolls legendary mustangs cantwell delivers a unique firsthand account of his years at the shelby american company. Used ford mustang shelbygt500 convertibles for sale truecar. Some time after that date the car was stolen and wrecked. Think mustang, think dna and heritage this is the new 2021 mustang mache, its electric and an suv, is this a mustang to you. This book is my preferred travel companion on most of my vacation and business trips. History of the shelby mustangs mustang monthly magazine.
Used car pricing for the 2018 ford mustang shelby gt350r coupe 2d. When carroll shelby began developing a low volume sports car in 1962 with a visceral ford v8, he had little idea that this thenmodest project would continue to resonate with collectors and enthusiasts almost sixty years later. Sixt brings exclusive supercharged shelby mustang to the streets. He painted the car grabber green to match his street shelby.
And we believe that the perfect deal still exists, its just waiting to be found. Shelby american has earned a reputation for building the most exciting rental cars for over fifty years, said gary patterson, shelby american president. The shelby mustang is a highperformance variant of the ford mustang which was built by shelby american from 1965 to 1968, and from 1969 to 1970 by ford. Educate yourself on a crucial piece of pony history with this indepth examination of the 1968 shelby mustangs inception, design and sale. Shelbys plan from the getgo was to build competition cars, and his first gt350 was more. An american automotive designer, racing driver and entrepreneur, carroll shelby was best known for his involvement with the ac cobra and later with mustangbased performance cars build in partnership with ford motor company. Ford brought out the latest version of the 2019 ford mustang shelby gt350 to m1 concourses 1. Search over 14 used ford mustang shelbygt500 convertibles. More powerful mustang gt variants are powered by a 5. Shelby prototype coupes in search of the history of green. The complete book of shelby automobiles, and shelby cobra fifty years and. Cost to own data is not currently available for the 2009 ford mustangv8 2dr cpe shelby gt500. In theory, the 1969 modelyear ford mustang shelby gt350 and gt500 was to be the second of a quartet of years for the marque that began in 1968 with a new mustang supplier metuchen, a new source of fiberglass a. Cobras, mustangs, and super snakes details all of shelby s automotive creations, from the first cobras and mustang gt350s of the 1960s through the oneoff race cars to the very latest mustangs shelby produces today.
The independent rear suspension, fourwheel disc brakes and electronic fuel injection engineered on this car were pioneered by carroll shelby over 50 years ago. Ford did this by putting the most powerful streetlegal engine in the companys 117year history into the 2020 mustang shelby gt500. Both of those are good reads and i have them bothspeed read would be my recommendation for someone that wants to read a brief history of the mustang. Financing is available with low rates with approved credit. Mustangs have traditionally been quick but powerful cars. The shelby gt 350 was an iteration of the first ford mustang, which was officially unveiled by henry ford ii at the worlds fair in flushing meadows, new york, on april 17, 1964. Their first job was to identify a team that could build the cars. This is an extremely rare opportunity to purchase an original car, that is 100% original from the. In this excerpt from the book, you get the inside scoop on how the shelby gt350the name, shelby gt350came to be. Oct 29, 2019 the other side of shelby s relationship with ford would be called tuning today, and the gt500 played an early, and very important role in shelby s history as a builder of performance machines. The high performance team included fords roy lunn, who already developed a preliminary design in the gt program book, along with carroll shelby and a few other ford officials.